Black Jade

Ho incominciato un percorso olfattivo con il mio profumiere di fiducia, qui a Genova, si parla del profumo attraverso la storia, di come l'uomo, dall'inizio dei tempi non possa fare a meno del profumo, e grazie a questo incontro, ho conosciuto Black Jade. In un anedotto: mentre la famiglia reale scappava da Parigi,vestita come una famigliola normale, per rifugiarsi nei paesi Bassi Austriaci nei pressi di Varenne-en-Argonne fu fermat, per un controllo di Routine da parte della guardia cittadina che, osservando all'interno della carrozza, notò la famigliola, ma la prima cosa che sentì fu il profumo intenso della donna, allarmò la guardia che osservò come una donna comune non potesse indossare una tale fraganza, pensate, un profumo può anche far uccidere!! Solo per questo, è un profumo che indossandolo, vi farà indossare la storia, un Cipriato con note non di certo moderne( e non è un insulto, anzi) complesso il giusto, potrei parlarvi della nota di Gelsomino, di Bergamotto, di Spezia, no no .... sono quei profumi che devono essere indossati e vissuti, ecco a me ha fatto provare emozioni, quando mia moglie lo indossa, vibra nell'aria emozioni e storia il mix giusto per questo profumo, potrebbe, nell'istante della prima prova, deludervi, e farvi dire no, non è il mio genere, aspettate, vivetelo, poi giudicate . voto 8/9 I started an olfactory journey with my perfumer of confidence, here in Genoa, he speaks of the perfume through the story, of how man, the beginning of time can not do without the smell, and thanks to this meeting, I known Black Jade. In an anecdote: while the royal family fled from Paris, dressed like a normal little family, to take refuge in the Netherlands Austrians near Varenne-en-Argonne was Fermat, for a routine check by the city guard that, observing all 'inside the cab, he noticed the little family, but the first thing I heard was the intense perfume of the woman, alarmed the guard who looked like an ordinary woman could not wear such a fragrance, you think, a scent can also be killed !! For that alone, it is a scent that wearing it, you will wear the story, with a Powdery notes certainly not modern (and not an insult, rather) complex the right, I could tell you about the note Jasmine, Bergamot, of Spezia, no no .... are those scents that must be worn and lived, here I did feel, when my wife wears it, vibrates in the emotions and history the right mix for this scent, could, in the instant of first test, to disappoint you, and you say no, it's not my thing, wait, live it, then judge. 8/9 vote

This was my first Niche fragrance and I said to myself I want to see the difference in what a natural fragrance could smell like...I got it for a very low price so i felt blessed to have access to it when I first got it because it wasn't so highly available at the time..i don't know if it is still that way and it still is pricey even at 50ml..but Black Jade is all about the spicy Cardamon & Rose in a refreshing way like champagne with it's citrus top notes..yes if you have Coco Chanel this will be familiar to you but if you have ever wanted to try Coco in a new refreshing light..this is delightful..I don't know if it's been reformulated or not over the years but this is a very nice quality fragrance for being natural and you can tell because the quality is there..it comes in a Jade covering and the box inside is silky & white..its a very dense, small box to protect the fragrance over time and it has the logo on top of it..it's beautiful to me..the bottle is very pretty with almost the shape of a curvy woman and the Jade round flat top reminds me of like the Jade you would see in Chinese artifacts and jewelry..if the story is true about Marie Antoinette then you are apart of a piece of history that allows you to glance back into another time and place of perfumery we had never known before..could you see it? Imagine it a bit...they dressed in their most finest apparel and ate the most delicious cuisines and treats and sipped on champagne as they did it..dancing to their fancy affairs..this perfume gives off that vibe of champagne and flowers and the delicacy of a lady..in this case a Queen of a whole nation..to think this was the last form of love this person could have ever known before their death let's you know that love has a way of reaching you beyond the darkest of places..

In a word, exquisite. This is the first Lubin in my collection, and one of the finest I own. Though it starts out on my skin a bit masculine and cologne-like from the bergamot my skin seems to amplify, slowly but surely the soft, spicy rose begins to appear, supported by the incense and cinnamon. Strangely, I do not smell much cardamon, but that is part of the singularity of the scent. As others have mentioned, the blending is seemless and almost effortless. In many ways it reminds me of ballet, where the most talented of ballerinas and danseurs make the complex and difficult movements from years of practice turn into something similarly effortless. I received it today in the mail and applied it immediately. I know that with rest, it will settle down and become even more beautiful. I can not speak to it's longevity, as it has yet to fully dry down, but the silage and projection are very good so far. While this can be worn by both sexes, it leans more towards the feminine on my skin. I care not about claims that it was the perfume of Marie Antoinette. It may have originated from a similar formula, materials, among other things are undoubtedly different from what we experience today. It's a nice thought, but there is no way to tell for sure how similar they may be. What matters most is what has been created today, and that alone makes it a stunning, sophisticated, and magnificent scent.

Black Jade is very well crafted and beautiful. It is not very original: spicy-woody rose is such a popular genre, and there have been numerous takes on it, some brilliant, some less interesting, and to me Black Jade certainly is in the top three. Black Jade reminds me a bit of Juliette Has a Gun line. Sharp musky unapologetic roses and minty patchouli... BJ is not as bold, it is more refined. However, it is no "good girl" perfume either. Overall it's very bright and a bit tart, but only a tiny bit. The rose is enhanced by the spices (loads of cardamom and cinnamon). You definitely have to be into spicy perfumes in order to love Black Jade. It's very savory. Blooming flowers powdered by spicy sweetness, with a hint of something very fresh and sparkling, like champagne and... mint? There's a hint of something green, it makes the whole composition work as a hologram. All the main notes are well detectable, and the combination of them works wonderfully on the skin. BJ smells like an attractive, well dressed, confident woman. I totally see it on a femme fatale type of person: red lipstick, high heels, mellow voice, light step, and Black Jade. This is a very modern smelling perfume, so if you are looking for a retro vibe, it's definitely not here. What is here: French chic with a naughty touch.

This fragrance is typical for Lubin: exotic and spicy, but very French. Pierre-François Lubin loved to travel and for that time he even has been to Alexandria. He had a passion for the Middle-East like his Master Fargeon who created this fragrance first for Queen Marie-Antoinette. This is a fragrance made for a queen: elegant but sophisticated! Black Jade is not just a floral fragrance but a very rich composition based on "Le Petit Trianon", where the most beautiful flowers bloom in the whole of Versailles. The French Jasmine and the Roses are starring in this creation which is very pure and rich. Black Jade is top quality, not compromising on the use of the best ingredients. It is a classical fragrance that develops layer by layer and changes second by second. Like with every other perfume it needs to suit you and it is a question of taste. As it is launched on the American Market as first, this creation will have is devoted lovers and haters. In my opinion Black Jade is a bit too French and European to become very mainstream on the American market. But this makes it even more interesting because it is a creation that moves you and evokes emotions. Five Star rating! Is not been launched outside the USA yet besides Harrods. Black Jade will become a very big succes in Europe, for sure!